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JustSomeWaferThinHam · 25/02/2026 07:19

SinnerBoy · 24/02/2026 14:20

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https://archive.is/iy2F1

Oh my goodness - the staff and managers that did this to her are beyond belief. And if they are this inhuman to a well respected member of staff, what chance do the patients have?

I don’t usually call for sackings but what can they do with people this far gone?

Shufflebumnessie · 24/02/2026 17:15

I'm so pleased for her. However, like many others I'm so angry that she was subjected to such ludicrous sanctions in the first place. The individuals within the NHS who are responsible for taking the initial action against her need to be held accountable for their conduct.

TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 24/02/2026 16:24

SinnerBoy · 24/02/2026 14:22

Melle was signed off on sick leave after the pressure of the investigation became too much for her. When she returned, she alleged, the hospital had a replacement working in her role and informed her she must reapply for another position in the trust.

Surely that cannot be legal?

I admit I didn't think you could sack someone or replace them if they're on the sick, the Union would know. Oh wait I forgot the Union don't defend members who don't 'align with their values'. Hopefully JM is now with a better Union and if it is unlawful they'll get it sorted for her. 😁

SinnerBoy · 24/02/2026 14:22

Melle was signed off on sick leave after the pressure of the investigation became too much for her. When she returned, she alleged, the hospital had a replacement working in her role and informed her she must reapply for another position in the trust.

Surely that cannot be legal?

SinnerBoy · 24/02/2026 14:20

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https://archive.is/iy2F1

MassiveWordSalad · 24/02/2026 13:32

Ah, great to see her go back in with her head held high. Go on Jennifer! 💪🏾

SirChenjins · 24/02/2026 09:36

Excellent news! Whenever I read reports about women who have been absolutely shafted by the men's rights movement I am amazed by the strength, courage and determination they show in refusing to be beaten.

elgreco · 24/02/2026 07:37

I'd say she'll get a fair few sneaky slaps on the back.

IwantToRetire · 24/02/2026 00:22

CassOle · 23/02/2026 21:26

Thanks for the update. That's so good to read!

I took the photo from various newspapers stories.

Thought it was all that was needed.

Though part of me worries and just hope her workplace managers and colleagues treat her with respect.

Flowers
FranticFrankie · 23/02/2026 23:56

Good news!
I didn't realise Jennifer had been demoted! So unfair

JustSomeWaferThinHam · 23/02/2026 22:34

CraftyRedBird · 21/01/2026 10:25

I’ve read the entire thread and I’m honestly disappointed noone has mentioned this investigation was for a potential breach of patient confidentiality not misgendering. She gave media interviews with a level of detail that could easily have identified the patient. Even without naming that is potentially an NMC breach.

If a nurse refused to acknowledge a patient’s same-sex partner as their husband, told them it was their “religious belief”, then went to the press after a complaint and disclosed a load of that gay patient’s personal information to the public that might have led them to be identified, people would (rightly) be furious. 😞

Edited

You’ve read the entire thread and THAT is that you’re upset about?? Not the racial abuse and attempted violence towards Jennifer? Or the behaviour of the organisations involved? Seriously??

CassOle · 23/02/2026 21:26

Thanks for the update. That's so good to read!

IwantToRetire · 23/02/2026 21:16

Jennifer Melle returned to work today!

Jennifer Melle charges dismissed!!!
Ovalframes · 26/01/2026 01:36

womendeserveequalhumanrights · 23/01/2026 09:29

That's awful and most NHS trusts have anti-racism policies. Why does trans trump that? They don't seem to have cared much about the racist abuse Jennifer Melle received from the paedophile.

It may be the paedophile didn't complain about the white colleague (given he was obviously racist) and they only acted on what he wanted - the NHS management dancing to the tune of a violent convicted paedophile isn't a good look.

If he'd asked to be placed on a children's ward because he 'identified as a child' would they have done so? Threatened all the horrified nursing staff with the sack if they didn't comply? Would they literally have put children at risk of sexual assault? I'm sadly not convinced the answer to that is no.

Is the NHS actually about patient care any more or is it all about validating and imposing the identities of violent men on unconsenting victims? Because I'm beginning to see the argument for dismantling it, in it's current form at least.

This.

Ereshkigalangcleg · 26/01/2026 01:32

It’s an appalling case from start to finish. Jennifer has been treated so badly.

Grammarnut · 23/01/2026 20:06

Really pleased.

womendeserveequalhumanrights · 23/01/2026 09:35

Also, Jennifer Melle stood up (like Sandie Peggie) but given the bullying she received from the trust, most colleagues won't feel able to.

They will be subject to coercive control from their employer to deny biological reality when it comes to this paedophile who was readmitted later.

How can we believe this NHS trust that punishes front line staff for stating the truth will safeguard children effectively from this paedophile?

womendeserveequalhumanrights · 23/01/2026 09:29

That's awful and most NHS trusts have anti-racism policies. Why does trans trump that? They don't seem to have cared much about the racist abuse Jennifer Melle received from the paedophile.

It may be the paedophile didn't complain about the white colleague (given he was obviously racist) and they only acted on what he wanted - the NHS management dancing to the tune of a violent convicted paedophile isn't a good look.

If he'd asked to be placed on a children's ward because he 'identified as a child' would they have done so? Threatened all the horrified nursing staff with the sack if they didn't comply? Would they literally have put children at risk of sexual assault? I'm sadly not convinced the answer to that is no.

Is the NHS actually about patient care any more or is it all about validating and imposing the identities of violent men on unconsenting victims? Because I'm beginning to see the argument for dismantling it, in it's current form at least.

1984Now · 22/01/2026 19:16

lcakethereforeIam · 22/01/2026 19:02

I am surprised. Although I shouldn't be. I really need to learn to manage my expectations.

I'm not surprised, but I am shocked.
Cognitive dissonance is really not good for one's state of mind.
However it's consistent with the whole movement being cognitively dissonant.
I remember being young and pulling myself away from religion.
This is like a religion that insists on pulling one in.

EasternStandard · 22/01/2026 19:11

Tallisker · 22/01/2026 18:17

So what would have happened to her if she’d told the doctor on the phone a catheter was needed for a female patient?

Good question. How should medics relay information?

lcakethereforeIam · 22/01/2026 19:02

I am surprised. Although I shouldn't be. I really need to learn to manage my expectations.

1984Now · 22/01/2026 18:51

Greyskybluesky · 22/01/2026 18:31

From Sex Matters:
She also noted that a white colleague used male pronouns for the same patient but
was not investigated.

Why am I not surprised?

AreYouSureAskedNaomi · 22/01/2026 18:51

Greyskybluesky · 22/01/2026 18:31

From Sex Matters:
She also noted that a white colleague used male pronouns for the same patient but
was not investigated.

FFS

1984Now · 22/01/2026 18:50

IwantToRetire · 22/01/2026 18:39

Thanks for sharing that. Although bleak to know.

Why am I not surprised?

IwantToRetire · 22/01/2026 18:39

Greyskybluesky · 22/01/2026 18:31

From Sex Matters:
She also noted that a white colleague used male pronouns for the same patient but
was not investigated.

Thanks for sharing that. Although bleak to know.

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